$9.99 DS Game Soul Bubble w/ $10 Giftcard @ TRU B&M (12/14-12/15 only)

[FatBoyInside]

After perusing this coming week's TRU ad, there's a good possibility of a double promo glitch for this very cool DS game title.

It will be priced $9.99 on Sunday and Monday only (50% off sale). However, there's a $10 giftcard bonus with the game purchase throughout the week. Sweet deal for DS owners if both promotions stack. Highly recommended game.

The other video game deals for the week are :

Buy 2 Video games $39.99 and Up, Receive a $15 giftcard
Buy 3 Video games $39.99 and Up, Receive a $30 giftcard

[Foo228]

Thank you, tru! (and you too, op)

Sweet deal, even if RB2 isn't there.

[KingofOldSchool]

Two crazy deals from TRU in one ad?

[Gamelore]

Great game. Bought it during the B2G1F sale, and beat it a few weeks back! I was playing LittleBigPlanet at the same time, and it almost provided a substitute for LBP while on the go.

Highly recommended for $20 or less.

[Flak]

And you can tell the register jockey to use the gift card on Soul Bubble?

[jaydepps]

Two crazy deals, if you don't mind me asking what is the other one?

[KingofOldSchool]

Two crazy deals, if you don't mind me asking what is the other one?

You can't miss it...

[Masterkyo]

I look forward to get this game this weekend no matter what. Should punch idiot cashier told me the game is SOLD out on 2 days sale but they have TON of them outside T-Zone area.

[doctorfaustus]

Having played the demo from the Wii Channel, I can say that his is a really relaxing game with a pleasing aesthetic quality. Easily worth 19.99. Definitely a bargain at 9.99. A steal at 9.99 plus free 10$ gift card.

[Rusty Ghia]

Awesome game indeed. I really enjoy it and actually made my niece cry when I had to take it away from her. :cry:

[62t]

And you can tell the register jockey to use the gift card on Soul Bubble?

no

[YoshiFan1]

I have never done a giftcard deal at TRU before, does the register prompt for it automatically like Target and the cashier just grabs a gift card or do you need to bring a gift card with you to the register?

With this glitch, you could possibly get free games after the first transaction. Buy the game and gift card, pay and use the gift card to pay for the next transaction and get another gift card etc. I did that when Target had a glitch of 4 12 packs of soda for $11.00 with a free $10 gift card. I bought 4 12 packs, went out to the car, used my gift card to pay for the next 4 12 packs and only payed $1.00 for the 4 12 packs after that. It worked out to 9 cents a can after it was done.

[farfus]

Im thinking the way you are, Yoshi, if they will let you get in there and buy a few of them you could really clean up in there!

[Justin42]

What is the 50% off sale for Sun/Mon? Am I missing the TRU ad thread?

[Lost Loser]

I work at Toys R Us. If a game comes with a free gift card, the register will tell the cashier, there are gift cards located right at the cash register too. At my location, we had been sticking the free gift cards onto the green cards that aren't usable for 12 hours after activations, but I think we ran out. I have no idea what cards other locations will use, but if they use the ones we were using your plan won't work very well.

Also, for a second there I thought you were saying we were going to be running the same Buy 2 Games, Save X-amount of Dollars (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206081) sale we did this week, and I was sad. Then I reread it, and I think I'll be okay. While, this current week's sale is fine and all, absolutely none of the customers can understand how it works. The joke's on them though, a lot of times they'll come up with a $50 game and a $20 game ($74.39 after tax), and of course it won't work, so then I'll explain why and they'll delete the $20 game and go and run really quick and find another $50 one, bringing their total to $85.02 after the promotion is applied, and they end up with a game that they just kind of grabbed while in a rush instead of the $20 one they had actually put thought into. It never occurs to them that just because they're "saving money" with a deal, they're not actually saving money.

[Rave Child]

A steal at 9.99 plus free 10$ gift card.

I'm not sure what wouldn't be...

I'll have to try this. Maybe I'll even just pick up the game for $10.

[Master Shake]

Is anyone trying this early tomorrow?

[jer7583]

I will try this tomorrow! I'll be out by TRU anyway, been hearing good things about this. I'll probably get it at $10 anyway..

[phear3d]

thank you sir!!!

[Nohbdy]

Soul Bubbles purchase + free gift card + nerf the price on Disgaea DS = epic frigging win.

[Bezerker]

FYE pays $12.50 for Soul Bubble, so even if you dont want it, you can turn $10 into $10 TRU & $12.50 FYE credit.

[Ivanhoe]

The ad also doesnt say 1 per person either..

So you might even be able to get 2+ soul bubble games + 2+ 10dollar giftcards along with them too...

[pete5883]

I'm in, thanks OP.

[TimTucker]

Although it doesn't say 1 per person, the fine print does say that the gift cards are valid 12 hours after activiation?

[Penguin1084]

has anyone made it out to TRU yet to try this?

online it just says 9.99... no GC listed.

[n10zguy]

I just got home from TRU. I can confirm that you DO get the $10 GC and the game is 9.99. The ad DOES state 1 gift card per person. At least mine does. But you can get around that by having them ring it up under separate transactions.

[pete5883]

Went to my TRU and looked under 'S' and found nothing. Figured they sold out of the couple copies I saw last time I was there.

Then I left the game section. 2 steps away they had at least 70 copies of Soul Bubbles. Got my free game :whee:

[Rave Child]

So this will happen automatically, right? I can just bring it up, and it will ring up as $10 and the cash register will tell them to give me a $10 gift card? Thanks.

[Master Shake]

I'll have to try this tomorrow before I work.

[frostcoma]

What am I missing? The ad clearly states that the price is $19.99. Still a good deal with the GC, but how is everyone getting this for $9.99?

[frostcoma]

Never mind, I found the bonus deals section.

[Foo228]

Maybe its just my store, but the $10 giftcard was after buying 2 specific games (Soul Bubbles was included, marked at $10, just needed 2 copies).

[lakers310]

Anybody know how much soul bubble gets at GS?

[Kakkarrot23]

Anybody know how much soul bubble gets at GS?

On the phone they said 7

[Mixer236]

Same with me, you had to buy two games to get the $10 giftcard. If you ask me, they made big mistakes in their ad this week b/c the RB2 wasn't valid either, regular price but with $25 gc

[Master Shake]

What other games could you choose from to get the gift card?

[Mixer236]

good question, i don't really remember

[YoshiFan1]

Went to my TRU and looked under 'S' and found nothing. Figured they sold out of the couple copies I saw last time I was there.

Then I left the game section. 2 steps away they had at least 70 copies of Soul Bubbles. Got my free game :whee:

Did it work with only buying 1 game? I'm asking since it sounds like everyone is saying you need to buy 2 games for the gift card.

[gumbyboots]

The cashier made a mistake. The ad clearly says $10 gift card with any 1 of 8 DS games. There are some DVDs that will give you a gift card if your buy two.

[daminion]

Confirmed. I bought cooking mama as well just to be safe but receipt showed that it was unnecessary.

[zuuku]

my ad lists Soul Bubbles as 19.99 with a $10 gift card. if i go there will the game be 9.99??

[Kakkarrot23]

I was able to just buy soul bubble an got the $10 gift card for only 10.70 After tax. The system handled everything. Which is good cause the cashier was new.

[zuuku]

yea thats the thing, i just called and they said it was 19.99 but i think they were just reading the lable not the system. my TRU is far away so i dont want to go that far only to find it is 19.99. can someone else plz confirm this?

[CheapLikeAFox]

The game is one sale for 9.99 sunday and monday - it is in the ad - bonus deals section. Ad says nothing about having to buy more than one game to get the gift card. Does this game have a multi-player element so that buying 2 for the same household (or more) would be needed?

[CheapLikeAFox]

yea thats the thing, i just called and they said it was 19.99 but i think they were just reading the lable not the system. my TRU is far away so i dont want to go that far only to find it is 19.99. can someone else plz confirm this?


Go to www.toyrus.com (http://www.toyrus.com) and look at this week's ad in the bonus section they have 4 DS games for 50% off - this is one of them.

[zuuku]

oh sweet thanks i didnt see that section. im going to go pick it up

[YoshiFan1]

Just got the last copy, great deal. The cashier didn't even seem surprised.

[CheapLikeAFox]

Just got the last copy, great deal. The cashier didn't even seem surprised.


They shouldn't - the ad clearly has this game as 1/2 off today and tomorrow and then on the back it clearly states buy any one game in the picture and get a 10 dollar gift card - so if anyone had to buy 2 to get the deal you were ripped off.

The cashier must have gotten the deal confused with their buy 2 movies get a 10 dollar gift card deal.

[joshnorm]

Got my free Soul Bubble ($10 GC used a $25 GC from RB2)

It was a buy 2 get the GC but they scratched out the 2 and its only one. If there is still questions about that.

[iluvmywife]

Got my free Soul Bubble ($10 GC used a $25 GC from RB2)

It was a buy 2 get the GC but they scratched out the 2 and its only one. If there is still questions about that.

Yeah, we saw that sign too but as already mentioned, TRU system handled it all.

[CheapLikeAFox]

Yeah, we saw that sign too but as already mentioned, TRU system handled it all.


If anyone else sees these signs point them to their own ad or online where it clearly states you don't need to purchase two. I think store managers are getting greedy.

[YoshiFan1]

They shouldn't - the ad clearly has this game as 1/2 off today and tomorrow and then on the back it clearly states buy any one game in the picture and get a 10 dollar gift card - so if anyone had to buy 2 to get the deal you were ripped off.

The cashier must have gotten the deal confused with their buy 2 movies get a 10 dollar gift card deal.

I know the deal is legit, I'm just used to the cashiers being difficult when a deal is too good to be true. I remember when they marked down the promo not for resale copies of Midway Arcade Treasures 2 for PS2 and XBox down to a penny but were free with any purchase anyway, twice the cashiers didn't want to let me get the game saying it was a mistake (when it wasn't, not my fault we CAG's know more than the average worker in a store)

[slowdive21]

It scans at $19.99
when they hit 'total' it shows $10.00
It automatically says $10 giftcard.

I even used the $10 giftcard from the first one to buy a second one for my brother for .78! Thanks OP!

[joshnorm]

TRU just got a real boost in my book with these two deals this weekend.

Good way to end the year strong.

[briandadude]

Picked one up!

Note: The gift card expires 1/31/2009!

[YoshiFan1]

^ Did you get some kind of promo gift card? The one I got is a video game card that is white and changes from saying Wii to XBox 360 to PS3 when you tilt it and there is no mention of an expiration date.

[briandadude]

^ Did you get some kind of promo gift card? The one I got is a video game card that is white and changes from saying Wii to XBox 360 to PS3 when you tilt it and there is no mention of an expiration date.

Yes, it was some special promo card. Definitely lame. Maybe it's because TRU plans on closing some/all of their stores in the near future.

[PnutButterPI]

Be careful with the fine print on this one. Some users have already mentioned that there is a 12-hour activation period on the gift card (meaning that you would have to return at a later date to use your gift card.) The fine print on the ad also says "All gift cards expires 1/31/09, except where prohibited." (The grammar error was TRU's not mine :)

[Rave Child]

Picked up three :D

I'll have to go back tomorrow and pick up 3 more using those gift cards. Hopefully I can trade my extras to FYE in a few weeks when I go home for Christmas (don't have any locally). And my TRU finally started stocking Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. Free game, here I come!

[io]

Wow, I couldn't quite get myself worked up to get the RB2 bundle, but this is actually more tempting (only because I already have RB2). I may head out later and try to snag this one!

For those of you who bought more than 1, did you do it on the same transaction? And if so, they just gave you 3 gift cards?

[thunder2]

Just got back from TRU. Sign said buy 2 of the following DS games, get a $10 gift card. I thought, if I'm buying Soul Bubbles for $10, I might as well get two copies and get the gift card making one of them essentially free. The ad says a $10 card with purchase of ANY of the games.

Long story short, bought two copies of Soul Bubbles and the computer register gave me a $10 gift card with each, so I walked with the games and a $20 card for $21.55 after Nevada sales tax.

p.s. All 3 TRU stores in Las Vegas were sold out of the PS3 RB2 when I got there, so I got it price matched for $110 at Wal-Mart :D

[Foo228]

Good to hear about the giftcard working on just one purchase.

Very hard to pass up but I have a feeling they will be sold out.

[CheapLikeAFox]

Good to hear about the giftcard working on just one purchase.

Very hard to pass up but I have a feeling they will be sold out.


It's a TRU exclusive and some people reported 70 copies at their TRU - so if it's nearby it's worth the trip or very least call to see if it is in stock.

[darkslime]

Thanks OP!

I went with my dad to 2 different TRU, and at each one we got one, so 4 games total.

At the first one they gave normal gift cards, and at the second promo gift cards. I'll buy persona 4 in 12 hours.

Anyone know the TIV of soul bubbles at GS or BBV?

[CheapLikeAFox]

Thanks OP!

I went with my dad to 2 different TRU, and at each one we got one, so 4 games total.

At the first one they gave normal gift cards, and at the second promo gift cards. I'll buy persona 4 in 12 hours.

Anyone know the TIV of soul bubbles at GS or BBV?

Someone reported 12.50 at FYE - probably your best bet.

[Bezerker]

Someone reported 12.50 at FYE - probably your best bet.

Yep, FYE pays $10 cash, $12.50 credit; or $14.50 if you put the credit towards a pre-order game.

[typeRJ]

Bought two copies to give to my niece and nephew. Got $20 all on one giftcard.

I was gonna pass on it, but I think I'll pick up Rise of the Argonauts this week. Thanks, OP!

[zman73]

oh well... didnt have the game, I know it was there a few days ago... but I did pick up the ONLY copy of RB2 they had... apparently they didnt get their shipment and were without those AND wiis today... the only reason I got one was by calling back miraculously after they found the one copy. Now off to bundle the RB1 instruments and try to sell them

[Masterkyo]

I went to the store today and only 3 copies left outside T-Zone. I picked up one copy and enter t-zone. I be kinda enough let another 2 peoples in DS section know "Soul Bubbles" on sale for $10 and you get $10 GC = free game. Both of them ran out quick and grab they copy :)

[Neci]

Picked a copy up this afternoon with no trouble. Well, I say no trouble. It was TRU on a weekend in December, so the store was a disaster area. But I got the game and gift card (expires 1/31/09, alas) for $10.84, so I'm chalking this one up as a win. Thanks for the heads up!

[Squarehard]

bought 4, 1 for me, 3 as gifts, and of course the $40 gc is mine too ^___^ thx op!

[Gohan]

I went to the North Riverside, IL TRU at around 4:30 PM.

The really cute cashier rang up two copies of Soul Bubbles at $10 each, and she gave me a giftcard with $20 of credit on it.

There were about 7 copies of the game there when I left. 5 of them are stacked at the front of the DS aisle, and another 2 are where they would normally be placed in the aisle.

I hope my nephew likes the game. :)

[Rave Child]

Wow, I couldn't quite get myself worked up to get the RB2 bundle, but this is actually more tempting (only because I already have RB2). I may head out later and try to snag this one!

For those of you who bought more than 1, did you do it on the same transaction? And if so, they just gave you 3 gift cards?

Woah, it feels weird replying to you outside the BBV thread. Anyways, I just asked him to ring them each up separately. He asked me if it was because they were all gifts, and I simply said "nope." It was nice and painless, except for the huge throngs of loud kiddies :shakes fist at whippersnappers:

[Justin42]

Has anyone tried to price adjust a previous purchased copy of this? I picked it up when it was $9.99 for the 2 day sale a week or two ago... I don't know if I can get anywhere near a TRU before Tuesday which would be too late, but might try to stretch it somehow if a PA could work (don't want to chase all over town looking for the game)

[briandadude]

Outstanding.

Picked up Soul Bubbles for $10.60 (after tax) and got the $10 gift card. Then, found 2 boxes of Cranium Wow for $7.98 each WITH $5 off coupons on each. So I used the gift card to buy both copies of Cranium and I still have $3 left on it. :D

[pete5883]

Did it work with only buying 1 game? I'm asking since it sounds like everyone is saying you need to buy 2 games for the gift card.
Yes.

[ricoraney]

It works, I did it today. Went in to TRU picked up six copies, they had a ton, so don't start name calling. I took it to the register and it rang up as $19.99, but then PROMO $10 came up and then followed by the music to my ears, "You also get a $60 gift card, $10 for each game" SWEET! I wanted to kiss her! Went down to another store to return something and circle back and picked up 3 more with the gift card that I had just received and got another gift card for $30! It wasn't even 15 mins. And I was able to use the gift card. Sweet! And for those who have not played the game. It is one of the best games on the DS. A true sleeper.

[jer7583]

I got 3 of them.. going to use the gift cards toward nephew and neices christmas presents. I was going to get more.. but TRU's selection kinda sucks for games. I wanted the new DS Age of Empires.. no luck.

[dyeknom]

My store also had the buy (2) sign up, but they ring up /per game. The store at 71st and Memorial area in Tulsa had about 20-25 today. I bought five (no hoarding, nephew, myself, my best friend, sister and old roommate who cant get TRU exclusives), but I definitely saw another forumgoer (or slick dealer) because he grabbed 5 and asked for RB2 as well :)

I used the gift cards for a partial payment on a larger gift for my nephew. I better be his favorite uncle.

[io]

Well, crap, I tried to go out and while it wasn't too bad in my area, the snow was worse as I got closer to the Mall. I only made it about half way and then everyone was pulling over to put chains on. I had to turn around and go home :cry:. At least I made it back OK. Whereas everything was in the process of melting when I left it has all frozen now making for some nasty roads. I'm glad I got back when I did. They do nothing here to prep/clean the roads so it will remain nasty until it melts. I mean, people were going 10 miles an hout on the freakin' interstate and it wasn't even snowing at the time.

Since the roads will remain iced tomorrow (high will only be 25 or so) I will miss the deal. If anyone could be so kind as to pick one up for me I'll pay for shipping plus a few bucks. Of course, they are welcome to keep the gift card.

[Masterkyo]

Has anyone tried to price adjust a previous purchased copy of this? I picked it up when it was $9.99 for the 2 day sale a week or two ago... I don't know if I can get anywhere near a TRU before Tuesday which would be too late, but might try to stretch it somehow if a PA could work (don't want to chase all over town looking for the game)

Call your local TRU if they have Soul Bubbles instock. Ask them hold you a copy or two. Grab your old receipt with you buy a new copy with free gift card and return new copy with old receipt. Problem solve ;)

[Sanjoelo]

Thanks, scored 2 in Williston, VT!

[Masterkyo]

Well, crap, I tried to go out and while it wasn't too bad in my area, the snow was worse as I got closer to the Mall. I only made it about half way and then everyone was pulling over to put chains on. I had to turn around and go home :cry:. At least I made it back OK. Whereas everything was in the process of melting when I left it has all frozen now making for some nasty roads. I'm glad I got back when I did. They do nothing here to prep/clean the roads so it will remain nasty until it melts. I mean, people were going 10 miles an hout on the freakin' interstate and it wasn't even snowing at the time.

Since the roads will remain iced tomorrow (high will only be 25 or so) I will miss the deal. If anyone could be so kind as to pick one up for me I'll pay for shipping plus a few bucks. Of course, they are welcome to keep the gift card.

Yea i got out the house early this morning and now is freezing rains & Ices. I don't think i able to step outside tomorrow. I hated ices road and peoples driving crazy & stupid cos they think they had big truck.

[dcgm]

I guess I'm the only one who horded lol. I got 10, paid full price for 1, 70 cents for each additional. Flipped them all to GS for $98.00 store credit.

Although it should be noted that my TRU had well over 30 copies, so yes, I did leave plenty for the kiddies....just none for the other horders.

[xycury]

Be careful with the fine print on this one. Some users have already mentioned that there is a 12-hour activation period on the gift card (meaning that you would have to return at a later date to use your gift card.) The fine print on the ad also says "All gift cards expires 1/31/09, except where prohibited." (The grammar error was TRU's not mine :)

The gc I got didn't have any restriction, bought the game in the gaming section, turned around and bought some other stuff at the regular checkout.

Probably putting it on what card depends on the store... so YMMV.

I knew I should have flipped a bunch more than just 1...

[$hady]

Nice deal I didn't see this before going for the Rockband bundle this morning. I guess I know what i'll be spending my $25 GC on! lol another GC and free games.

[dyeknom]

My employee mentioned the 12 hour activation, but since I bought multiple.. said she//he would rather not ring up 5 individual 10$ cards if i planned on using it the same day... but yes... that 12 hour activation was in the ad and noted during the transaction. :/

[*Deathblade2]

picked up soul bubbles X 2 for 9.99 and got the gift cards no problem. They were looong sold outta hello kitty BCD by the time I got there. Went right over to Best Buy and got a price match for 14.99....My daughter will be so happy!

[shrike4242]

Picked up one without any issue. Cashier was shocked to see it ask him to pick up the gift card for activation.

[Cheadyp]

I guess I'm the only one who horded lol. I got 10, paid full price for 1, 70 cents for each additional. Flipped them all to GS for $98.00 store credit.

Although it should be noted that my TRU had well over 30 copies, so yes, I did leave plenty for the kiddies....just none for the other horders.

I don't understand, why did it only cost you 70 cents for each additional one?

[slowdive21]

Do your actual giftcards say 12 hours on them? Mine doesn't say anything about expiration. It is a blue card that says "merchandise credit" on the front. There is no expiration notice on the back of it.


I don't understand, why did it only cost you 70 cents for each additional one?

Because he used the card from the previous transaction to pay for the next transaction.

[Cheadyp]

oic thanks

[Ragnorok64]

I don't understand, why did it only cost you 70 cents for each additional one?
Probably a 7% tax.

[briandadude]

Here's what you get in Dearborn, MI.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2715/trucardqg2.jpg

However, I used the card within about 3 hours of activation. Hmmmm...

[dcgm]

yeah 7% tax. I got a few Merchandise credit ones, and the remainder were 12 hour activation cards. I asked and the employee said "no problem, dont worry about it" and used them all one after the other. Dunno, I guess it's YMMV a bit.

[briandadude]

yeah 7% tax. I got a few Merchandise credit ones, and the remainder were 12 hour activation cards. I asked and the employee said "no problem, dont worry about it" and used them all one after the other. Dunno, I guess it's YMMV a bit.

I think the activation thing is a bunch of bull to get you back in the store on another trip.

[dcgm]

I think the activation thing is a bunch of bull to get you back in the store on another trip.
Ditto, thought the same.

[slowdive21]

I got lucky, they gave out different cards at my store. No exp as far as I can tell.

[briandadude]

I went to ask the customer service lady if my card was valid yet (about 3 hours after getting it) and at first she said "yes, it has $10". I asked if I could use it right then and she goes "No, tomorrow". I said really? and she replied "Well...when did you get it?" I told her a couple hours ago and she said "Oh, then you should be fine."

[xDerekRx]

So can you basically do this?

Buy 1 game get 1 card

Use the card for another game + card

Use that card for another game + card

rinse repeat?

[slowdive21]

Yup, as long as the cashier doesn't care.

[xDerekRx]

Yup, as long as the cashier doesn't care.

Cool I know the cashier. 10 free copies would be nice

[dyeknom]

Cool I know the cashier. 10 free copies would be nice

They won't be free, you will still need to pay tax. So you need to take some change or 1s with you...

[CheapLikeAFox]

Hmmm - interesting - well I got 5 just now - stocking stuffer type deal - he rang up all once and put the gift card credit on one green card for 50 bucks - says promotional card and the kicker is mine says 6 hours before valid. It might be a state to state thing - it would have been nice to have been able to buy one and use the gift cards and only pay tax - but they should have some nice sales in the next month or so and I will use it then.

[Ragnorok64]

What credit trade in bonuses does gamestop have going on right now? I've got a coupon in the mail for 25% extra. limit 3 games.

[Foo228]

Scored a copy. Thanks cags for giving me the balls to check and fbi for posting the deal (ads are for squares).

Now, should I get more copies at 78¢ a piece? Nobody seemed to touch them all day (and for some reason they were all poorly seran wrapped). To be greedy or not...

^Thought gamestop's tiv was $7 on this?

[kidrocklive]

idk how you guys trade in so many copies of the same game at gamestop. Mine won't let you trade in two of the same game. They said it's a company policy that if they see somebody doing that, that they turn you away.

[$hady]

Thanks OP! Used my $25 GC from Rockband and grabbed 2 copies and a $20 gift card lol...... $1.20 for two DS games. :D

These things have the WORST shrinkwrap ever. I just grabbed a unsealed but perfectly new looking cased copy and then finished ripping the wrap off another. Checked the contents and had the kid ring me up. These will make great little Christmas presents and I even get to test them before wrapping lol.

[dcgm]

What credit trade in bonuses does gamestop have going on right now? I've got a coupon in the mail for 25% extra. limit 3 games.
That coupon is for next-gen only. Though the tiered trade is going on now. With edge, it's the best trade-in bonus GS offers. Get 5+ copies and trade them in for 30% extra (40% with edge). Brought my trade total to $9.80 store credit per game.

idk how you guys trade in so many copies of the same game at gamestop. Mine won't let you trade in two of the same game. They said it's a company policy that if they see somebody doing that, that they turn you away.
lol what? I think your gamestop has no idea what they're talking about. I've NEVER heard of this before.

[YoshiFan1]

I have run into the same thing, when TRU had junky games for $1.00 with the 90% off green tag sale in 2005, I brought in multiples and they wouldn't take them.

[dyeknom]

Now, should I get more copies at 78¢ a piece? Nobody seemed to touch them all day (and for some reason they were all poorly seran wrapped). To be greedy or not...
The seran wrap job was god-aweful.

Nobody really touched them because it is a sleeper title tagged at 20.00 and most people won't touch an unknown for that price. I've actually played a little bit of it, but I really... actually like this game now. It's worth playing if you haven't done so yet.

[CheapLikeAFox]

That coupon is for next-gen only. Though the tiered trade is going on now. With edge, it's the best trade-in bonus GS offers. Get 5+ copies and trade them in for 30% extra (40% with edge). Brought my trade total to $9.80 store credit per game.


lol what? I think your gamestop has no idea what they're talking about. I've NEVER heard of this before.


I think you have a pretty cool store - while I don't think it's set in stone that they can not buy more than one copy of a game at the same time - most managers drill into their employees not to do so and also not to buy new games - mostly I think a fear of buying stolen merchandise. That and I find most stores don't want more than X amount of any used games - surprised to see one would take 10!

I wonder how much you could flip these on ebay for? Imagine buying 40= 400 - buying PS3 with GC and flipping 40 in ebay... if only I had the patience/guts to try something like that... more likely than not oversaturation and lack of awareness of game would kill deal - now if somebody would be able to purchase 1 and flip it with the gift card 40 times then it might bring in some money.

[Rave Child]

Here's what you get in Dearborn, MI.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2715/trucardqg2.jpg

However, I used the card within about 3 hours of activation. Hmmmm...

Dang, I should have tried using them on my second trip today. Oh well. Since it's 2 minutes away from work, I stopped once on the way to pick up 3, then bought 2 more on my way home from work. I left a decent amount (10-15 maybe), so I'll go and try to use the giftcards tomorrow to pick up another few. It looked like fewer than 5 got bought in the 6 hours between my visits, so I don't feel so bad about leaven less than 10 for the kiddies.

[gi60]

The cashier ring me up one by one and let me use the gc also. I only took 4 though. Maybe I shouldcome back tomorrow and hoping the same cashier works. :)

[Rusty Ghia]

Bought two copies (one for myself and one for my nephew) and got a $20 gift card with it. My gift card doesn't mention any expiration date on it.

As for those buying the game only to trade it in, give the game a chance and actually play it. Soul Bubbles is actually a damn fun little game and both my nephew and I are really enjoying it. My niece keeps asking to play "the bubble game."

[Squarehard]

one of mine came with the case completely crushed on the inside, so i went back to return it and i got to keep the $10 gc from before and i got an extra one because the return wouldnt let them continue without reringing another card up. and both cards still work, and just to make sure i wouldnt get docked on the other card i combined them into a new one, lol. this has worked out very well for me

[Lost Loser]

I didn't bother going up there early since I restocked the games Saturday night and there were plenty of Soul Bubbles. When I got into work at 3:30 today though they were all gone, probably because we had stuck a sticker on the shelf below them. We were also out of Rock Band 2's, but I wasn't interested in that one. I'm not sure I'd like Soul Bubbles, but with my employee discount I would actually get it for under $10. I buy a Pepsi or Water every day, so it would sort of be like they were giving me a free game for the drinks I buy anyway. Maybe they'll be back in stock tomorrow.

[Antic]

I wish I could get in on this for one copy, but I won't be near a Toys R Us in time this week. I won't be able to go to one until Friday when I head to see my family. I actually want to try the game as well, not flip it or try and make a profit like I have seen from some in this thread. >_<

[darkslime]

Thanks again OP!
I already sold 2 on CL!

[lunker]

Ugh. I was looking for this game when it was about $20-ish, but could never find any at my TRUs. Now I see everyone descending and flipping. Thanks, kids.

[soonersfan60]

I got the last one (to play!) at Hamilton Rd TRU in Columbus, OH. Thanks, OP.

[crunchewy]

I'm planning to go to TRU tonight to see if I can get a copy and a GC. We need to pick up some toys at TRU anyway, so a free game is a bonus, especially a good one. If they have more then one I'll probably pick up 2 or 3 more using the gift cards if they'll let me and not if they don't - we'll use the gift cards on other stuff anyway. Got nephews getting their first DS's.

[Snake2715]

I am in on this deal for sure.. been eyeing that game for a while now.

[cleaver]

Here's some gameplay footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktl6L3ZwvL4

[CheapLikeAFox]

Here's some gameplay footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktl6L3ZwvL4


You sure that's game play footage? Or footage of you at play?

[sadunk]

$7 at GS plus the 30% promo and Edge and it comes to roughly $9.80 credit at GS and $10 gc at TRU. I might stop after work. Thanks OP. Don't need RB2 though.

[Justin42]

Managed to get the GC for my previous purchase just by taking my old receipt to the customer service desk and asking about the deal... woman was very nice, got my $10 GC in about 2 minutes, no hassle at all!

[stone1061]

In for 2. Putting the $20 gift cards towards Icarly guitars.
My wife will hate it, but my girls will be thrilled. 2 guitars and 2 ds games for $50. Great deal.

[Squarehard]

$7 at GS plus the 30% promo and Edge and it comes to roughly $9.80 credit at GS and $10 gc at TRU. I might stop after work. Thanks OP. Don't need RB2 though.

Eh, I already tried at 5 GS and none of them are willing to take in more than 1 per day, so pretty much only bonus I am getting is the EDGE card bonus, which is not worth it for me. Looks like they going onto ebay!

[Gohan]

I received a different type of gift card with no expiration date on it. It is green and has different types of sports balls on it (football, basketball, and baseball).

[Excalibur]

I went to the Buckhead (Atlanta) store to get a copy this afternoon and was informed by a sales person that someone came in and bought every single copy they had. To whomever the greedy jackass hoarder that did this is (who might see this), you are a total dick and I sincerely hope karma bites you in the ass.

[CheapLikeAFox]

I went to the Buckhead (Atlanta) store to get a copy this afternoon and was informed by a sales person that someone came in and bought every single copy they had. To whomever the greedy jackass hoarder that did this is (who might see this), you are a total dick and I sincerely hope karma bites you in the ass.

How many did they have? I'm not in Atlanta - but say someone bought 5 for stocking stuffers and they had 5 then it's not so bad - now my TRU had like 30-40 copies so that would qualify as hording - played the first level today and I like this game.

[Squarehard]

I went to the Buckhead (Atlanta) store to get a copy this afternoon and was informed by a sales person that someone came in and bought every single copy they had. To whomever the greedy jackass hoarder that did this is (who might see this), you are a total dick and I sincerely hope karma bites you in the ass.

violence is never the answer, but i live in cali, so wasnt me! :D

[dcgm]

Haha, I was gonna hit that store up but I'm in alpharetta....so I took my stash from there.

[62t]

anyone know how much credit at game crazy?

[steveovig]

Not like it makes much difference now but my local TRU had the special as having to buy 2 DS games advertised to get the gift card. It was a shame because I had just played the demo of the game and thought it was pretty cool. Alas, it was not meant to be, I guess.

[YoshiFan1]

Did the sign say that? If so it didn't matter. My local TRU had a sign saying free giftcard with 2 games and I bought 1 copy and got the gift card.

[neudog]

I went to the Buckhead (Atlanta) store to get a copy this afternoon and was informed by a sales person that someone came in and bought every single copy they had. To whomever the greedy jackass hoarder that did this is (who might see this), you are a total dick and I sincerely hope karma bites you in the ass.


Maybe they had the same thought process as dcgm. Since there were 30 then if I hoard 10 copies I'm not really hoarding or I'm stopping other hoarders. Ten is way too many and to mention it here is fucking stupid.

I was able to score 2 copies, one for my niece and the other for me. I was lucky to score the last two copies. Yesterday I went to TRU and there were about 6-8 copies, but I was deterred by the "Buy 2 for $10 Gift Card". When I got back home and checked the thread I saw that you still got $10 for one copy. Went back and there were two left at separate spots in the R'Zone. Thanks OP for the heads up on this deal.:D

[SirChadlyOC]

I can't tell you how pissed off I am to read so many comments from people buying a bunch of copies and trading them all in to GameStop, or even worse, selling them on eBay. Some of us were actually trying to buy these as gifts for friends and family members. Learn to share, or go back to fat wallet or slick deals. :bomb:

[YoshiFan1]

Why is selling EBay worse than trading them into Gamestop? The end result is the same. I'm just wondering because in general it seems like most on this site seem to have more of a problem with selling something on EBay rather than flipping it to Gamestop.

[phear3d]

I went to the Buckhead (Atlanta) store to get a copy this afternoon and was informed by a sales person that someone came in and bought every single copy they had. To whomever the greedy jackass hoarder that did this is (who might see this), you are a total dick

this might be the guy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310109379696&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D%2B310109379696%26_fvi% 3D1

hes selling more than 10 :applause:

nm shes in florida youre in atlanta, but shes one of the hoarders

[Squarehard]

this might be the guy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310109379696&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D%2B310109379696%26_fvi% 3D1

hes selling more than 10 :applause:

that guy lives in florida, so probably not

[62t]

this might be the guy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310109379696&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D%2B310109379696%26_fvi% 3D1

hes selling more than 10 :applause:

well he isnt in Alanta

[neudog]

I can't tell you how pissed off I am to read so many comments from people buying a bunch of copies and trading them all in to GameStop, or even worse, selling them on eBay. Some of us were actually trying to buy these as gifts for friends and family members. Learn to share, or go back to fat wallet or slick deals. :bomb:


I think 1-2 to flip isn't bad and is the usual around here, but to come on here and mention 10 is stupid. We all have the right to do what we want and I'm glad to see when CAG's find deals/loop holes to help the community. However, if you scored multiple copies and there not for friends/family or offering them up to the community you should just shut your mouths.

[phear3d]

i forgot to post that i bought 3 of these today. i could not find them at all in the store and probably had spent about 15 minutes looking. i knew they had a ton of these when i walked in last week. but i saw that they had a bin full-o-crap and sure enough they had 5 in the bin.

[briandadude]

These were all over at my TRU, except on the rack where the Soul Bubbles sign was. There were a few on the endcap, a couple in the bargain bin, and about 5 just outside of the electronics department. In my opinion, all TRU stores should go back to the paper slip system because the games are impossible to find otherwise.

[CheapLikeAFox]

I bought 40 but I am not flipping them on ebay - I'm saving them for the days when DS games become the new form of currency. With this economy I think it will happen tomorrow.

[Master Shake]

They didn't have any on the shelf but I asked about it and a woman looked and they had some in the back. Great deal.

[$hady]

Picked up 2 more tonight bringing my total to 4. They had about 12 total before closing last night... Used my RB2 $25 gc and got 2 last night and a $20 gc. Tried to stop before work today but omg they were SLAMMED so I just drove on. Swung by after work and used the $20 GC from the previous 2 and the remainder of the RB2 GC and got 2 more and another $20 GC lol. So i'm out exactly $2.40 credit to get 4 DS games.

I listed one on Goozex last night and it already sold for 450 points, using 1 as a gift for sure and the other two i'm not sure yet since there is a line on Goozex now and it wont let me list another. I think someone said they get $7 at GS so that's almost a XBL points card.

And I was nice enough to leave 2 behind at TRU, I didn't wanna spend cash since i'm already gonna blow the GCs I got now. The kid who rung me up was freaking out so I made sure to let him know that 2 more remained on the shelf for him to buy.

[Ragnorok64]

These were all over at my TRU, except on the rack where the Soul Bubbles sign was. There were a few on the endcap, a couple in the bargain bin, and about 5 just outside of the electronics department. In my opinion, all TRU stores should go back to the paper slip system because the games are impossible to find otherwise.
I got 2 from one TRU. The other TRU didn't even seem like it put them out yet. There was no tag for them on shelf and they were all behind the counter.

[gshell]

thanks for heads on this deal....i picked up a copy earlier today.....if i hadn't read this post i would have missed it......9.99 is a steal for soul bubbles.

[GeorgeCostanza]

Picked up a copy in the Sacramento area. The guy ringing me up knew about the deal and a told him I heard about it through a friend. He said the manager picked up 5. The manager? WTF?

I also asked about Rock Band for kicks even though I priced matched mine at BB with the GC included. They said that it was a mistake but TRU went ahead and honored it anyways. Any new stock they get in is not to be put out on the shelves this week. But I am sure there will be the TRU idiots who will, just like when I picked up Little Big Planet on the day it was supposed to be banned.

[Ragnorok64]

Picked up a copy in the Sacramento area. The guy ringing me up knew about the deal and a told him I heard about it through a friend. He said the manager picked up 5. The manager? WTF?

I also asked about Rock Band for kicks even though I priced matched mine at BB with the GC included. They said that it was a mistake but TRU went ahead and honored it anyways. Any new stock they get in is not to be put out on the shelves this week. But I am sure there will be the TRU idiots who will, just like when I picked up Little Big Planet on the day it was supposed to be banned.
I grabbed my LBP from Blockbuster that fateful Tue. :D

[ForeStorm]

I was able to pick up one and grab a GC. They cashier was kind enough to ring it up twice so that I could get two $10 GC's; they each had fine print on them that they'd be available for use 6h from the purchase, and I didn't even think to ask. ><

Ah well. I know some people who could either use the GC's for a % of their full value around here, and they probably won't mind handling them for me anyway, teehee. That said, I'll probably keep one and then gift the other one away this Christmas. Huzzah!

[emg28]

I picked up a copy today. When I got there I noticed a guy looking through all the DS games. I just started looking for the "saran wrap" and immediately found them. He thanked me for finding the game that he was looking for. I thought he might have been a CAG, so I mentioned that he would get a $10 GC when he bought it. He showed me a sign that said I had to buy 2 games on the list to get the GC.

Well, I paid and sure enough I got my GC. As I left, I showed him the GC and he couldn't believe that they were basically giving the game away for "free". I went to the toy section and found an Iron Man MM and got in line to pay using the GC. As I was waiting, the guy passed by me clutching the GC in his hand. He looked nervous, like if he was stealing something. :lol:

[emg28]

Not like it makes much difference now but my local TRU had the special as having to buy 2 DS games advertised to get the gift card. It was a shame because I had just played the demo of the game and thought it was pretty cool. Alas, it was not meant to be, I guess.

You messed up, man. One of the un written rules of CAG is to always trust the info you get on here more than what any sign or store employee tells you.

Forestorm - I was able to use the GC like 3-4 minutes after buying Soul Bubbles. There was no need to ask.

[sippycupz]

I wonder if the deal will still be there tomorrow. I thought the RB2 deal was only thru Monday too, but it's actually thru the week. So who knows.. I'm in the Atlanta area also

[Moffman82]

Yeah the gift card I got said it would be active 6 hours after purchase. When I was driving out of the TRU parking lot I called the 800 line on the back of the card and punched in the gift card info. Bigitty Bam it was valid and active as soon as the chick at the register scanned the mofo. You could literally hit one register with your initial purchase, grab some more copies and pay with the gift cards and just treat it like a revolving door. No need to drop actual cash and be reimbursed by the gift cards. I picked up 2 copies last nite, went in this morning and got 2 more, and went back later today and picked up one more pair. I left at least 3 copies on the shelf and 4 of these I am giving as gifts and two I will trade. I almost went back before midnight to see if the other copies had not been claimed but I said to hell with it thanks to the impending ice storm. Now what shall I spend my GC on.

[YoshiFan1]

Looks like the deal is valid again today only:
http://toysrus.os-0.com/18/page2.html

$9.99 after coupon

[io]

Looks like the deal is valid again today only:
http://toysrus.os-0.com/18/page2.html

$9.99 after coupon

Well... I couldn't get out there Sun or Mon due to the ice/snow, but did make it in Weds night and saw that they had several copies still left. Once again we are expecting snow tomorrow of course :bomb:.

So I guess the gift card promo runs all week - I just assumed both were Sun/Mon only but I guess that was just for the $9.99 price.

[Lost Loser]

When I went to work Monday, they actually had more in stock and no one was touching them this time (this is just the first time I've gotten on CAG since then). I bought one, however my employee discount didn't take effect. The way the computer is set up, it discounts the game the $10 for the giftcard, and then adds you having bought a giftcard onto your receipt. So with sales tax being 6.3% in Kansas, I ended up paying $10.63. $10 for the card, and 63¢ for the game. If my discount had gone through, that would have been a total of $9.57 with $10 for the card, and -43¢ for the game. Since the computer can't abide a person paying a negative amount for a game, my discount was kicked out I believe. One of my co-workers encouraged me to go to the service desk and see if they'll refund me the $1 I would have saved. I'm afraid doing that might be a little too cheap ass though.